Top Five Universities in the East Midlands 2020

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Wanting to find the best university to suit you in the East Midlands? With cities like Nottingham (great for shopping and nightlife), Lincoln (just take a look at the cathedral), and Leicester (famously multicultural), the East Midlands also boasts some great universities – as well as epic countryside in the Derbyshire Peak District and along its stunning coastline. Below is a countdown of the top five universities in the East Midlands:

5. University of Leicester

The University of Leicesteris fifth in the East Midlands, though its scores have dipped this year. Students benefit from learning resources that includes a Digital Reading Room where students and staff can discover, collaborate, and share ideas online and in person; a library open 24/5 in term time; and a digital library with more than 940,000 e-books and 75,000 e-journals.

The city of Leicester is as friendly as it is diverse: life is inexpensive and accommodation costs for students are among the lowest in the country. Notably, the university recently hit the news with its discovery of the remains of King Richard III, which have been reinterred in the city’s cathedral.

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